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    to what can exist to ensure that there is individual freedom for all. The political philosophy of liberalism coincides with the liberation ideology. Liberalism is based upon the individual’s life and liberty. Liberals believe that it is a human right for people to freely do as they wish as long as they do not infringe upon another’s freedom. Liberalism as a political philosophy strives towards an ultimate goal of individual freedom and equal opportunity. Liberation ideology seeks to fully eliminate

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    Running Head: Charting the Course: Social Studies WebQuest / Reflection Essay Charting the Course: Web Quest/Reflection Essay Patricia Hameed Grand Canyon University Professor Florence Elliott EED-465 03/17/2013 Charting the Course Education as preparation to teach social studies emphasis is on inquiry content common core standards‚ to encourage teachers use frameworks that move away from exclusive use of textbooks. An interview done by myself with Mrs. Johnsons a social studies teacher

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    tension in America in a different way than the way that the issue was generally perceived. Either way‚ the song was the beginning of an opportunity for other artists to show their support/other opinions upon the Civil Rights Movement. Therefore‚ this song itself was a movement in the civil rights era that expressed feelings in the somewhat hidden messages portrayed in the

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    Shirley Chisholm first became active in politics in 1968 when she became the first African American to be elected in congress. She represented the New York State in the U.S. House of Representatives for seven terms. During her time‚ she focused on things such as education and social justice. She also helped form a black political organization known as the Black Caucus. She was also known for being the first African American woman to run for the Democratic presidency in 1972. Even though she was unsuccessful

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    Kevin Quia Ms. Pietroluongo U.S. History II 3/25/14 Non-Violence Successful Nonviolent civil disobedience was a successful tactic for advancing the civil rights movement. In the South of the United States during the 1950s‚ black people had little legal rights. They were the victims of systematic‚ degrading discrimination and they could do nothing to get recourse. Unfortunately‚ most whites stuck to the traditional ways of segregation and discrimination because they believed that any relaxation

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    spirit through a sense of hope. It also shows that conflict can sometimes be negative when it can lead to long lasting emotional trauma‚ when nothing is gained during conflict then it can said to be also negative. Historical events such as the civil rights movement and current events in the media show both the positives and negatives involved in conflict. I have chosen to write in the form of an essay as it is the best way to explore the ideas and arguments related to this prompt. The language I have

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    America has long been hailed as "the land of opportunity". While this has proven true in the historically it is truer today than it has ever been before. The Civil Rights Era and successive progresses have led to histrionic advancement on issues of prejudice and discrimination. The fact that our president is an African-American and his opponent in the primaries was a woman is symbolic of this evolvement. Progress has also been made medically eradicating some of the most terrible diseases. Technological

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    Article Responses Connor Eigelberger Article 1 1. The biggest thing I never knew was hoe monumental it was due to the fact that he changed everything at the last moment. I never knew he had even changed it up. 2. The person from which they are showing their point of view is very influential in the speech. Therefore by doing this it exaggerates how amazing the real speech was. Jones was also a witness to the speech so he knew far more about it than the average person. 3. “These people out there

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    The Civil rights movement is one of the most important milestones in this country’s rich history. It was during the time of the Civil rights movement when the people oppressed learned to fend and fight for themselves and assert their rights as a part of the American society and part of the country. It was a time for the African Americans to take back what was forcibly taken from them‚ and a time for them to establish their equality to those who deemed themselves wrongfully superior. The Civil rights

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    As I wake up to another day to of this tedious day of suffrage. Listening to the Elvis song that had played on the old flail boom box. I felt the contractions throughout my muscles as I sprang out of my bed. The floor was cold and the air was humid causing to me to get my robe and slippers. I walked over to the window seal to overlook the kid playing at the park. The smell of smog from factories rushed against my face as I unlatched the window seal. Memories just when I was a little boy playing at

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